Which of the following is a form of protest that is protected by the Bill of Rights? A. holding a peaceful public assembly B. blocking access to a public building C. attacking a government official D. refusing to pay government taxes

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Kymani Mccullough

10 September, 23:15

Which of the following is a form of protest that is protected by the Bill of Rights? A. holding a peaceful public assembly B. blocking access to a public building C. attacking a government official D. refusing to pay government taxes

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Gunner · Answer 1

Answer: A. holding a peaceful public assembly.

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that the United States Congress cannot enact legislation that prohibits the right of citizens to assemble peacefully. Moreover, the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution has extended this prohibition to state governments.

Alexzander · Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Holding a peaceful public assembly

This can be seen in the following articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Article 19

Every individual has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; This right includes the right not to be disturbed because of their opinions, to investigate and receive information and opinions, and to disseminate them, without limitation of borders, by any means of expression.

Article 20

Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. No one may be forced to belong to an association.